Chapter 2 The Crime Scene Definitions: Forensic Science Flashcards
Definitions:
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| 3206431344 | Buccal Swab | A swab of the inner portion of the cheek; Cheek cells are usually collected to determine the DNA profile of an individual. | 0 | |
| 3206431345 | Chain of custody | A list of all people who came into possession of an item of evidence. | 1 | |
| 3206431346 | finished sketch | The finished sketch is constructed with care and concern for aesthetic appearance. | 2 | |
| 3206431347 | physical evidence | Any object that can establish that a crime has been committed or can link a crime and its victim or its perpetrator. | 3 | |
| 3206431348 | rough sketch | A draft representation of all essential information and measurements of a crime scene. This sketch is drawn at the crime scene. | 4 | |
| 3206431349 | standard/reference sample | Physical evidence whose origin is known, such as blood or hair from a suspect, that can be compared to crime- scene evidence. | 5 | |
| 3206431350 | substrate control | surface material close to an area where physical evidence has been deposited. | 6 |